The revival in the economy is backed by a 5.8% increase in government consumption expenditure. Read more »
The study says immune systems of one per cent of white participants and 10% of Asian participants are not expected to respond well. Read more »
The loss of biodiversity is a huge problem threatening the very existence of life on earth. Read more »
Economic activity and health outcomes are closely connected -- data show people will increase their mobility and spending if they feel safe. Read more »
World leaders should use the current crisis to build an environmentally sustainable, resilient and inclusive economy, says Kristalina Georgieva. Read more »
The proposed borrowing will not reflect on the Union Budget, but will appear as capital receipts in state budgets. Read more »
IMF says the Indian economy will fall by 10.3% in the current financial year, compared with 4.5% contraction predicted in June. Read more »
In India, many students do not have access to smartphones, laptops and high-speed internet, posing a threat to quality online education for the masses. Read more »
About 26.2% of handloom workers earned between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000, Union textiles minister Smriti Zubin Irani informs Rajya Sabha. Read more »
Government investment in infrastructure is often criticised for expensive, poor-quality projects that offer very little benefit for the people and the economy. Read more »